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WHO ARE WE? 
The Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey (BTCNJ) has around 1,500 members and is one of the largest cycling clubs in the Northeast. We have a year-round schedule of club rides, tours and social events! In 2010, we offered more than 1,000 club rides, and 20 multi-day tours, both international and in the US. JOIN BTCNJShow More

Although our name says “Touring”, the club is much more; with an active mountain biking contingent, racers, triathletes, etc. Browse through our website to find more about us. Come with us on a club ride! Attend a club meeting. We're sure you'll enjoy it and want to join in all the fun. 

 

the Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey News

 



3 days left to register for party
Deadline Feb. 24, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012 7:00 pm 
Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes NJ

PartyI am looking forward to seeing all old and new friends at the 34th Anniversary Party. Last year we danced the night away to music from DJ Chris Andres, a member of our bike club. He will be there with some added surprises. Sasha, an amazing dance teacher, will join us again this year to remind us of the dance steps we might have forgotten during the year.

Music, dancing lessons, dinner (including vegetarian meal), desert, an open cash bar and the chance to socialize with bike friends who aren't wearing spandex, helps to make the evening special. (There  will be no registration at the door)  Register

I hope to see you all there.  Barbara Infeld


Ken Youner (1948-2012)

Ken Youner

It is with great sadness that we report the death of, our member, Ken Youner. Ken was an exceptional man, devoted to his family, his friends and to the many who he helped as patients in his practice and as fellow cancer fighters. More details: http://btcnj.com/mywcc/story.php?story=103


Club MTB jersey orders taken 

MTB JerseyOrders are being taken for the extremely handsome and well-constructed BTCNJ MTB (mountain bike) club jersey. Originally designed, by Joe Prebish, specifically for the club's mountain bike riders , the manufacturer (Primal Wear) can modify the jersey for the discerning road rider by the addition of elastic gathers on the waist and sleeves and a tri-pocket back pouch. Price will be in the ballpark of $60/unit; very reasonable for a custom made jersey.with For any questions regarding orders, preference of mountain or road styling and sizing please contact Joe Prebish at jmp0731@verizon.net  by no later than March 9th.

Get 'em while they're HOT!



BTCNJ is going bowling - again! Sunday, March 11th 7 - 9pm
Bowler City, 85 Midtown Bridge St, Hackensack, NJ

bowlingIt's been requested that we organize another evening of bowling, so here are the details:

Seven lanes have been reserved for our club, with five to a lane. More can be reserved if needed. The cost is $15 per person, or $11 each if you have your own bowling shoes. Please send a check made out to Diana Shikiar to reserve your spot, and include your email and phone number. dianashikiar@gmail.com for more info.

Mail your check to:
Diana Shikiar
11 Crescent Place
Allendale, NJ 07401


Line dancing lessons scheduled
Saturday, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21 7:30 pm
Archer Church in Allendale, NJ

Our recent Country & Western evening was so popular that we were encouraged to offer lessons for our club members. They will be held on four consecutive Saturdays (the site of our earlier ballroom dancing lessons). Come to one lesson or come to all four. We have a great instructor 'lined' up, and since everyone dances on their own, it's perfect for singles and couples alike. Approx. $10 per session. Yes, one of these dates is on the Easter weekend/2nd night of Passover, but we hope many of you will show up. Unfortunately the dates this particular hall has available are really limited. Further details will be in the March MasterLink and on our website.

Dates being confirmed. For more information: dianashikiar@gmail.com


Tour Time

For more information on the tours visit the Multi-Day Tours page of the website or contact the tour leaders. Click here

Southern Vermont at Langrove Inn was recently added.

Status of scheduled tours for 2012 is as follows:

  • Miami to Key West, April 15-21, 2012
    Tour leaders: Ted Semegran (ted_semegran@hotmail.com) and Nick Mangino (nmangino@atlanticdda.com)
    Status: Full
  • Washington, D.C., May 3-6, 2012
    Tour leader: Frank Wimer (fbwimerjr@aol.com)
    Status: Openings available; one single woman needed as a roommate
  • Southern Vermont at the Landgrove Inn
    May 25-28
    Tour leaders: Linda Kraus (krauski@gmail.com) and Diana Shikiar (dianashikiar@gmail.com)
    Status: Openings available
  • Northern Vermont/Miramar Ski Club Lodge
    May 25-28
    Tour leaders: Diane and Alan Gruenthal
    (dgrunthal@yahoo.com)
    Status: Openings available
  • Loire Valley, France, June 23-July 8, 2012
    Tour leaders: Ethan Brook and Barbara Augenblick
    Status: Full, wait list only
  • Lake George, NY, July 27-29, 2012
    Tour leaders: Barbara Mallach (mallachb@gmail.com) and Aaron Winograd (amw834@optonline.net)
    Status: Full, taking names for wait list
  • Amish Country, PA, Sept 7-9, 2012
    Tour leaders: Alan Horwitz/Barbara Kauffman and Ethan Brook/Barbara Augenblick
    (ajh973@gmail.com)
    Status: Openings available
  • Saratoga Springs, NY, October 5-8, 2012
    Tour leaders: Linda Krauss (krauski@gmail.com) and Jennifer Clark (jenniferclark414@gmail.com)
    Status: Openings available

NOTICES

Classified listings
Buy / sell notices for bicycle equipment are available to members in the monthly eLETTER. Contact: pr@btcnj.com

Help wanted
The upgrade of BTCNJ Media: the BTCNJ website, e-Letter and MasterLink has led to a need for more help. Anyone with skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or copy writing please contact: pr@btcnj.com.

Announcements

Feb MasterLink


feb eLetter


CALENDAR

34th Anniversary Dinner Dance

Sat. Feb. 25, 2012, 7:00 PM
Indian Trail Club
Franklin Lakes, NJ 

Bowling Night

Sun. Mar. 11, 2012, 7:00 PM
Bowler City
Hackensack, NJ

Line Dance Lessons

Sat. Mar. 31, April 7, 14, 21
2012, 7:30 PM

Archer Church
Allendale, NJ

 


November MasterLink


BTCNJ OUTREACH:

Monique Sandreuter 

February point person


   
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